Department of Fine Arts
Introduction
Faculty of Architecture, Design and Fine Arts of UOG has been established in the year 2007 and one of the fastest growing Faculty among its competitors. We aim to stimulate undergraduate students by encouraging the development of independent thought as expressed and inscribed in the Fine Arts. Our Faculty, diverse in its pursuits is critically engaged in dialogue nationally and internationally. Our students benefit from this dialogue and are encouraged to pursue areas of overlap with many other disciplines like art history, Philosophy, aesthetics, theatre, creative writing etc. We offer 4 years BFA Program with five specializations.
Vision
Our vision in the degree Program of BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) educates students to use their curiosity, talent, and intellect to build a unique artistic vision upon a common cultural ground. Through a studio-based Arts curriculum, students will learn new ways of seeing, thinking, and expressing themselves. Program requires dedicated professional faculty with a commitment to excellence who fosters the value of academic inquiry, the development of an individual work ethic, and a consideration of humanistic values and their consequences.
Mission
The Department of Fine Art offers a four-year course leading to bachelor degree (BFA) in Fine Arts. There are four Major areas of specialization: Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Miniature Painting. Dedicated teaches and consequently the student body consists of those whose primary or exclusive focus is Fine Arts as well as those for whom art is an essential part of a varied course of inquiry. The aim is to train the students in the creative process. Apart from the techniques students are provided guidance regarding the basics of the materials pertaining to their respective disciplines. This is founded on the belief that Fine Arts is a fundamental force in national and international culture, and that one of the primary standards by which societies are judged is the quality, creative freedom, critical insight, and formal and technical innovation of art they produce. The Department considers all courses of study in any creative field through an inter-disciplinary approach provide a strong base for a wider understanding of the subject.
Chairperson´s Message
As Chairperson of The Department of Fine Arts, University of Gujrat, it is an honor to have the opportunity to serve in this institution which has a legacy of strong academic excellence in fine arts.
The Faculty selects only the highly meritorious students to this hub of cultural and intellectual development. Their efforts and expert supervision has trained students to become artists, architects and designers par excellence.
We focus on modern academic and professional qualifications that are necessary to give students an edge over others. The courses are specially designed, structured and modified from time to time to meet the intense pressure of competition in varied walks of life and also maximize employment opportunities at a global level.
The Faculty is committed to imparting knowledge and expertise to our students. I invite you to visit this Faculty located in the industrial triangle of Gujrat, Gujranwala & Sialkot.